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Anmol Jain
Sep 24, 2025, 07:06 PM | Updated 07:10 PM IST
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S L Bhyrappa: A Life Etched In Truth
Dear Reader,
SL Bhyrappa's passing today marks the end of an era in Indian literature.
A fearless seeker of truth and beauty, he stood apart from trends and ideologies, leaving behind 24 timeless novels and a generation of readers who saw him as more than just a writer.
"How does one bid farewell to such a man? Perhaps by remembering and honouring his commitment to the truth and to the eternal civilisational values of Bharat," writes Shefali Vaidya in her heartfelt tribute to the colossus on Swarajya: S L Bhyrappa: A Life Etched In Truth
At Swarajya, we’ve engaged with his ideas often—whether on Basavanna’s teachings, his stature as a literary colossus, or his extraordinary life.
Revisit our archives here:
• Have You Set Out To Abandon The Very Fundamentals Of Basavanna‘s Teachings? (by SL Bhyrappa)
• Dr S L Bhyrappa – A Life in Literature
Om Shanti!
Anmol N Jain is a writer, lawyer, and commentator. He posts on X at @teanmol.